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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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